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Weighing in on Accuracy: Recent Developments in Weighing Equipment
Innovation, intelligence and automation increase precision in weighing equipment for chemical processors Accurate weighing and dosing are critical to the success of any chemical process, because they ensure product quality, safety and resource optimization. Fortunately, innovative technologies, intelligence and automation…
New electrode design improves electrochemical CO2-to-ethylene conversion
Electrochemically converting carbon dioxide into useful chemicals or fuels is a promising CO2-utilization strategy, but scaling up the process is a challenge. One reason is that the gas-diffusion electrodes (GDEs) used to facilitate contact between gaseous CO2, solid catalyst and…
Enhancing Communication in Engineering Teams
Clear communication among team members is important for a successful engineering project. Tips for avoiding pitfalls are outlined here In the fast-paced world of engineering, mastering communication and conflict resolution is essential for team success and project efficiency. Engineering teams…
Focus: Flowmeters
This flowmeter is designed for demanding applications Measuring volumetric flow accurately and reliably is difficult for applications where the process liquid is highly viscous, extremely abrasive, prone to plugging, at high temperature, or a combination of these conditions. In applications…
Toray to build gigawatt-class mass-production system for water electrolyzer materials
Toray Industries, Inc. (Tokyo) announced that the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has selected the company’s project to build a gigawatt-class mass production system for electrolyte membranes used in water electrolyzer for the Green Transformation Supply Chain Development Support…
Mitsubishi Power Americas and Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association formalize partnership to advance hydrogen hub projects
Mitsubishi Power Americas, through its subsidiary MHI Hydrogen Infrastructure (MHI H2I), announces the recent signing of a subrecipient agreement between the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) and MHI H2I’s Boardman Hydrogen Hub project. The PNWH2 Hub, one of the country’s…
New sustainable aluminum-powder facility using recycled materials to be built in India
Altana AG (Wesel, Germany) has announced that its group company, Eckart, has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with India-based sustainable manufacturing firm Runaya. The joint venture is establishing a new facility in Orissa (India), to produce sustainable spherical…
University of California Riverside awarded $1.4-million grant to spur water recycling technology
The University of California (UC) system has awarded a $1.4 million grant to UC Riverside chemical and environmental engineering professor Haizhou Liu and a collaborative team from several UC campuses to combat water scarcity by developing strategies to clean and…
Merck KGaA investing €70 million in new Advanced Materials Development Center in Japan
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany announced that it will invest over €70 million to construct a new Advanced Materials Development Center (AMDC) at its Shizuoka site in Japan. This latest investment brings the company's total investment in the Shizuoka site to…
BP makes final investment decision for green hydrogen project at Lingen refinery
Bp plc (London) has made the final investment decision (FID) for the “Lingen Green Hydrogen” project. The company wants to achieve a significant milestone on the path to the development of green hydrogen on an industrial scale in Germany. Supported…